On Windows keyboards, the Print Screen function works by copying an image of your screen to the clipboard (temporary memory), which you then must paste into a document or image editor.
For more control (cropping a specific area), Windows 10 and 11 users can use a variation of the Print Screen key: how to screenshot with print screen
Taking a screenshot with the key is the fastest way to capture your screen, but the exact method depends on whether you want to save the file immediately, copy it to your clipboard, or capture a specific window. Quick Methods to Screenshot with Print Screen On Windows keyboards, the Print Screen function works